About
MEMPHIS BARBECUE NETWORK
MBN Mission
The Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) is one of the leading sanctioning bodies of BBQ contests in the world. It is dedicated to promoting and preserving the unique Memphis style of BBQ though education, support, and management. MBN officials assist event organizers in promoting, organizing, and conducting the sanctioned events in accordance with MBN standards.
MBN Goals
- Show respect. To be attentive to the needs of BBQ teams and give proper recognition to their hard work & investment of time and resources.
- To provide communications, organization and support for existing contests.
- To provide the contest network with knowledgeable and experienced judges.
- To maintain the integrity of judging procedures.
MBN Contact Information
MBN Leadership
Executive Board
Maggie Adkison
President
Elise Jenkins
Vice President
Kelley Evans
Secretary
Kevin Wolfe
Treasurer
Adam Adkison
Barbara Anderson
Tom Anderson
Suzanne Rhea
Dustin Davis
Team Representative
Katie Hair
Team Representative
Executive Board Meeting Schedule
2025 Executive Board Meeting Schedule | ||
Agenda submission deadline | Meeting Date | Location / Time |
February 09, 2026 | February 16, 2025 | Virtual |
June 15, 2026 | June 21, 2026 | In Person |
September 14, 2026 | September 21, 2026 | Virtual |
November 30, 2026 | December 06, 2026 | In Person |
Meetings will be open to members for discussion requests after the Executive Session is complete.
Member discussion requests will be heard on a first come basis as time is limited.
All member discussion requests must be submitted on/before the submission deadline date.
Member discussion requests must include:
- Name, Including Team Name or Contest Name
- Member Affiliation (Team, Judge, Organizer)
- Contact Information
- Discussion Topic
- Brief Topic Description/Request (3-4 Sentences)
